Could a cool Night's sleep protect workers from heat stress?
NCT ID NCT07656519
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether sleeping in a cool room helps the body handle heat stress over two consecutive days of simulated physical work in hot conditions. Ten healthy older men will perform work tasks in a hot environment and then recover overnight in either a recommended cool room or a warmer room. Researchers will measure core temperature, heart strain, sleep quality, and other factors to see if inadequate cooling increases heat-related risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could inform guidelines to protect workers during heat waves by showing whether cool overnight recovery is essential.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 10 healthy older men, so results may not apply to women, younger people, or those with health conditions.
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Conditions
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University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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